Sometimes you don’t know if a visit to your local urgent care or the Emergency Room is right for your medical condition. Learn some of the basic conditions and ailments that set them apart to help you choose when the time comes. When Should I Choose Urgent Care? When deciding if you should use urgent
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Fractures, commonly referred to as broken bones, happen when the bone’s continuity is disrupted by a break. This can happen due to various reasons, such as trauma from falls, accidents, or sports injuries. Symptoms of a broken bone can include pain, swelling, bruising, and difficulty using the affected area. If you think there might be
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X-rays are crucial in modern medicine. They help doctors diagnose, treat, and refer patients faster and more accurately. When patients have unexplained pain or injuries, X-rays give quick pictures of the bones and some soft tissues. This fast imaging method helps healthcare providers quickly check for problems, illnesses, and injuries without invasive procedures. X-Rays at
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Sometimes you are not sure if you have a sore throat or strep throat. The difference between strep throat and a sore throat lies in their causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and contagiousness. Recognizing these differences can help in determining the appropriate course of action if you experience throat pain. Symptoms of a Sore Throat: Symptoms
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Earaches and ear infections are common health problems. They can affect people of all ages, but they are especially common in children. People typically experience discomfort or pain in the ear during an earache. Various factors, including allergies, sinus infections, or changes in pressure, can cause this. On the other hand, an ear infection, also
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Most people affected with allergies start crossing their fingers and refreshing their medication the minute they get one whiff of Spring’s bounty of grasses, trees, and flowers. However, once cooler weather hits, there’s another segment of the population that prepares itself for Mother Nature’s mischief. The mayhem surprisingly can happen indoors too as people escape
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Sports injuries are injuries that occur in athletic activities. In many cases, these injuries are due to overuse or acute trauma of a part of the body when participating in a certain activity. For example, Runner’s Knee is a painful condition generally associated with running, while Tennis Elbow is a form of repetitive motion injury
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Strep throat is a bacterial infection that causes inflammation and pain in the throat. The Streptococcus pyogenes bacteria cause it and make it highly contagious. In this blog, we are going to review the causes, symptoms, prevention, and treatment for Strep Throat. The more you know, the better you can fight against this nasty bug!
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Ear infections, also known as otitis, occur when the middle ear becomes inflamed, leading to symptoms such as earache, fever, and temporary hearing loss. There are several types of ear infections, including acute otitis media, otitis media with effusion, and otitis externa (Swimmer’s ear). These infections can be caused by bacteria or viruses and are
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Did You Know? Food Poisoning is a Common Summer Ailment. This happens because some people do not properly clean or take care of their food, allowing it to sit in the summer heat before they consume it. Summer may not be the first season you associate with feeling unwell. However, the warm months can lead
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